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European stocks rise but head for sharp weekly declines

European stocks rise but head for sharp weekly declines

By Sudeshna Ghoshal Sept 11 (Reuters) - European stocks edged higher on Friday but were set for their biggest weekly decline in about two months as elevated bond yields and fears about aggressive interest rate hikes tempered sentiment ahead of key U.S. inflation data.

ECB's hawkish stance prompts calls for further rate hikes

ECB's hawkish stance prompts calls for further rate hikes

By Rashika Singh Sept 10 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Barclays are forecasting the European Central Bank will tighten policy further as a renewed surge in energy prices raises concerns over inflation easing back towards target.

Trading Day: Inflation palpitations

Trading Day: Inflation palpitations

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Global bond yields leaped to multi-year highs and U.S. and European stocks slumped on Thursday, as oil surged above $100 a barrel on the prospect of prolonged conflict in the Middle East. U.S.

Barclays expects ECB to deliver another rate hike in December as inflation pressures persist

Barclays expects ECB to deliver another rate hike in December as inflation pressures persist

Sept 10 (Reuters) - Barclays expects the European Central Bank to raise interest rates by another 25 basis points in December, as higher inflation projections and rising energy prices amid the U.S.-Iran war strengthen the case for further policy tightening.

ECB's hawkish stance and rising energy prices prompt expectations of further rate hikes

ECB's hawkish stance and rising energy prices prompt expectations of further rate hikes

By Rashika Singh Sept 10 (Reuters) - Wall Street banks Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, alongside Barclays, expect the European Central Bank to raise interest rates further after Thursday's hawkish policy decision reinforced concerns that inflation could remain elevated for longer.

Bonds, stocks selloff pauses as oil falls; pivotal CPI report due

Bonds, stocks selloff pauses as oil falls; pivotal CPI report due

By Samuel Indyk and Stella Qiu LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - A selloff in global bond and equity markets paused on Friday as oil prices retreated from a four-month high, though the recent surge in energy costs continued to fuel inflation worries and expectations that central banks may need to tighten

ECB to hike rates as Iran war fuels fresh inflation fears

ECB to hike rates as Iran war fuels fresh inflation fears

By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank looks set to raise interest rates on Thursday for the second time this year, seeking to head off an energy-driven surge in inflation triggered by the Iran war.

European shares dip as oil nears $100, Mideast tensions fan inflation fears

European shares dip as oil nears $100, Mideast tensions fan inflation fears

Sept 9 (Reuters) - European shares edged lower on Wednesday ahead of U.S. inflation data, with Brent crude climbing to the cusp of key $100-per-barrel level as renewed tensions in the Middle East fanned inflation worries and curbed risk appetite.

Wall Street dips as yen, oil gain amid Middle East strife

Wall Street dips as yen, oil gain amid Middle East strife

By Amanda Cooper and Pete Schroeder LONDON/WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday morning, as attacks on energy facilities around the Gulf pushed oil to near $100 a barrel.

Stocks fall as yen firms; Gulf attacks send oil towards $100 a barrel

Stocks fall as yen firms; Gulf attacks send oil towards $100 a barrel

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The yen traded around seven-month highs on Tuesday and stocks fell after a volley of attacks on energy facilities around the Gulf drove oil to near $100 a barrel, while copper prices hit record highs.

Wall Street down, oil up as inflation, Middle East worries persist

Wall Street down, oil up as inflation, Middle East worries persist

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Stocks slipped on Tuesday and oil flirted with $100 a barrel prices as investors fretted over potential inflation concerns and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Wall Street slides, oil surges amid worries over inflation, Middle East

Wall Street slides, oil surges amid worries over inflation, Middle East

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Stocks slipped on Tuesday and oil continued to head higher as investors fretted over potential inflation concerns and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.